Object number
62/388
Creator
Description
This baby's shirt is made of very fine cotton with lace trim at the collar and cuffs. There is a panel of embroidery on each shoulder. It was made in 1788 by a Miss Beasley.
Physical description
1 baby's shirt: cotton, lace
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'SHIRT (BABY'S) // Made in 1788 (? by a Miss Beasley). // Very fine cotton shirt with lace trim at collar + cuffs // There is a panel of fine embroidery on each shoulder.', Visiting researcher note, Rachel Jackson (textile researcher), June 2019 - The garment has been patched.
Production place
Croxley Green
Production date
1788 - 1788
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Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10709.tif - High resolution image
